Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-02-14
COLLEGE JOYS.
THIS YEARS ADJUSTMENTS AT MOUNT De
CHANTAL ACADEMY.
A Delightful Masquerade Party and a Splendid
Musical Recital Description
Of the Event.

NOhIhAuA AiAhb1 " NhS SSoe Al ia eNA
came the Epiphany party. This annual
celebration never loses interest and it form:
a pleasing welcome to the students just
returning from the Christmas home-circle,
Epiphany night for 1887 found the large
Music Hall filled with gay maskers whose
delight it was to mystify all around by a
succession OF harmless jokes. Over this
motley throng Of Gods and men Miss
Mai Forbes Of Elm Grove, pre-.
sided as Queen, and enthroned with her
royal consOrt, Miss Nora Kerrisk, of Ber'
muda, in a bower of tropical vegetation,
surrounded by the maidens of her court,
she bore her hOnors with grace and dig
nifty. Everything combined to make the
evening one of unalloyed enjoyment. Light
hearts made happier by the approving
smile of elderS-the fine music of Kramer's
band tempting all to Join the mazes OF the
dance. and Il bountiful supply of dainties
for supper and refreshment left nothing tC
he desired, aud the young folks retired al
1920 well satisfied with themselves and
Others. This frolic over, general atteneton
was fixed on
THE COMING EXAMINATION,
and many lamentations were heard on all
sides. The dreaded ordeal was safely
passed, however, and the universal success
of the classes not only proved in what
earnest study the first session had been
spent, but inspired all with renewed cour-
age for the future. Then the spirit OF re,
ioicing once more took possession OF all
hearts, and a day marked by solemn but
JOYOUS religious rites followed the events
mentioned above. On the 2Sth Of January
the church celebrates the feast OF the
great st. Francis de Sales, founder OF the
Visitation Order, and the day at the Mount
was one not easily forgotten. Early IN the
morning, two young Brides of Heaven
~ioyfully forsoOk all worldly yanities and as
sumed the garb of religion. At half
past eight grand High Mass
(coram POntiice) was sung IN
the beautifully decorated Sanctu-
ary, where the Rt. Rev. j.. j. Kahn pre-
sided in full pOntificals, and where Mon
signOr Sullivan occupied q place OF honor.
The celebrant, Very Rev. II. Parke, was
assisted by many reverend gentlemen and
Acolytes. The music from the choir was
universally pronounced fine, while the Ger
emOnies Ofthe Roman ritual, always beau
tiful, were dOubly so to those who knew
and appreciated the greatness of the truths
svmbOlized by these impressive rites.
This brings us to the chief event of the
current week-thc first musical recital OF
1887.
As the young ladies filed into the hall
and made their ObeiSanCe to his LOrdshlp,
Bishop Kahn, who hOnOred the assembly
with his presence, it was observed that the
ranks were fuller than before, and this in
crease in number was noted with pleasure.
THE RECITAL
opened with q pleasing feature quite novel
to these occasiOns-a chorus by the Sing
ing Class"-Abt'S beautiful and we'll
known ballad, Agatha" being arranged
as Il solo and chorus, was most pleasingly
rendered. Miss Mamie Kennedy, of Whecl-
ing. gave the solo in 4 voice which, not
outstanding some marked faults in into.
nation, promises much for the future. 1t
is full and mellow in tone and of good
compass. The yOung ladies of the class
sustained their several parts in q most
creditable manner. The voices were fresh
and clear and the whole was admirably
done for those who have had no private in
struction. 4 little poem, what is
Heaven" was very nicely recited by Miss
Laura Steers, of FreepOrt, w. Va. Her
voice is clear and sweet and her enuncia-
ton good.
Miss Laura BrouSsard appeared for the
first time as n pianist. and in her rendition
of a sonatina by Kuhlan, OPP. 56,she evinced
considerable talent. The style was smooth,
the touch clear and sweet, and the scale
passages were especially pleasing. Miss
BrousSard, with time and study, will be-
come Il fine performer. Miss Kate Deegau,
of BenwOOd, sang a Damsel Fair Was
Singing" by CAM, with some style and
spirit, and gave evidence of talent, al
though embarrassment prevented her doing
full Justice to her voice which possesses
greater volume than she displayed on this
occasion.
A GRACEFUL PICTORIAL POEM
entitled 'GOld Dust" was read in pleasing
style and with intelligence and apprecia'
ton by Miss Clare Hale, OF Elizabeth, w.
Va. Miss Jennie Duncan, OF Ceredo, w.
Va, did herself proud in her piano solo, n
sOnatiua by Kuhlan, OPP. 80, No. +. The
Young lady has studied but Il short time
and her success proves both ability aud
earnest attention.
Miss Nora Kerrisk, of Bermuda, closed
Part |. of the entertainment with II touch
ing recitation, Guilty or Not Guilty"
Miss Kerrisk's yoice is low and sympathetic,
her transitions good and her style pleasing
and natural,
In Part H., mabel" q sad, weird poem
by Alderich, was the only recitation. 1t
was given by Miss Lille POtvin, of Lin
coin, Neb., with much earnestneSs and
simplicity, and the vivid picture presented
held the interest of her audience TO the
end.
Miss Anna Lang, of Wheeling, merited
and won most hearty applause for her harp
solo. A Fantasia, from the Opera Martha"
by Oberthur, was beautifully played and
the strains of the Last Rose Of Summer
in particular were brought out with much
feeling.
Miss Marie Guteman, OF P~ittsburg, Pa,
sang Kucken's slumber song in IA manner
far in advance of her previous efforts. Her
voice has improved greatly in mellowness
and purity of tone and her pretty ballad
was heard with much pleasure.
VOCAL DUET.
SO Voce Soave," by Mercadante, was
beautifully sung by Misses Jane HumeS, of
Abingdon, Va, and Teresa MaSer, of Par
sons, Kansas. The writer heard but one
complaint oft, viz: 1T was too short"
and truly the purity of tone, the d~elicacy
and evenneSs of execution aud the beauty
of expression were all that could
he desired, and proved the
high culture attained by both
young ladies. In the last song on the pro-
gramme, Il Love Thee" by Forster. Miss
Teresa Maser should have been the prima
donna of the evening and indeed, she sang
we'll and correctly, but that ever recurring
mar-plOt, stage fright, caused her to hold
back the power of sound which she has so
n~oticeably gained and she failed to give the
full effect OF her ALLEGRO AppaSsi0nata."
However, that her song was highly appre-
ciated was evidenced by the perfect round
of applause which greeted its close.
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